BBC News BBC News - Science & Environment UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMT The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims. The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. BBC Inside Science Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July’s Hugging Face hack. Why weapons used in space could impact us all Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:21:38 GMT The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities. See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:41:14 GMT The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease. Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:27 GMT Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells. Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. Nebula image wins Royal Observatory competition Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:12:36 GMT Ali Alobaidly is named Astronomy Photographer of the Year for his image of the Shark Nebula. Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:12:32 GMT The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled. How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:52 GMT A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science. Repeat offender fined for searching for gold in protected river Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:14:40 GMT Brian Wright, 68, from Henley-upon-Thames, was caught gold panning on a protected river in north Wales. What weapon could the US have put into space? Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:23:14 GMT The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit. Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMT The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies. Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:31:35 GMT A new study says climate change was a likely factor in the massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border last month. Repeat offender fined for searching for gold in protected river Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:14:40 GMT Brian Wright, 68, from Henley-upon-Thames, was caught gold panning on a protected river in north Wales. Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:12:26 GMT Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? BBC Inside Science Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion? Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:35:02 GMT The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground. How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences? New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:15:55 GMT A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia. BBC Inside Science Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The datacentres are coming, potentially in the hundreds. Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986. Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:02:54 GMT The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness. First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur. Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:08:55 GMT Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said. The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk' Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:07:22 GMT A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities. Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK? Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:43:14 GMT Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK? Matt Taylor looks ahead to the autumn and winter months. From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMT The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims. Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:42:29 GMT Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:15:55 GMT A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia. Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:31:35 GMT A new study says climate change was a likely factor in the massive flood on the Nepal-Tibet border last month. What weapon could the US have put into space? Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:23:14 GMT The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit. Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMT The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies. The farmer who turned to singing after bovine TB silenced his fields Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:01:43 GMT Dairy farmer Mervyn Kelso struggled with the sadness of the empty fields when he lost his entire herd to bovine TB. Burst pipe floods wildlife meadow for fourth time Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:56:23 GMT Repeated flooding of a key conservation site in Oxfordshire leaves a charity frustrated. Giant jellyfish with '40ft tentacles' captured on camera Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:18:42 GMT Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see. BBC Inside Science Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers may have discovered the signature of a bit of dark matter. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK